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Get Into the Ring at Pop Culture’s Biggest Celebration, August 15 – 17
Chicago, Illinois (June 17, 2025) – Wrestling legend and film star John Cena becomes the latest celebrity guest to join this year’s FAN EXPO Chicago, running August 15 – 17, 2025 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. The multi-hyphenate will meet and greet fans throughout the weekend at Chicago’s longest-running pop culture and comic celebration.
John Cena has been a WWE wrestler since 2001, and currently holds the title of Undisputed WWE World Champion, widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. His film career launched in 2006 with THE MARINE, and he has earned praise for roles in TRAINWRECK opposite Amy Schumer, FERDINAND, BLOCKERS, and THE SUICIDE SQUAD. Cena is known for his charity work and holds the record for most wishes granted through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Cena joins previously announced celebrity guests including STAR WARS icons Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen; STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION star and READING RAINBOW host LeVar Burton; PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN and THE LORD OF THE RINGS star Orlando Bloom; Oscar-winning actors Brendan Fraser and Helen Hunt; RENO 911!’s Thomas Lennon and Cedric Yarbrough; FLASHDANCE star Jennifer Beals; THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT’s Ming-Na Wen; THE GOOD PLACE and THE ACOLYTE’s Manny Jacinto; THE FLASH stars Grant Gustin, Danielle Panabaker, Candice Patton, Carlos Valdes, and Tom Cavanagh; comedy superstars Chevy Chase and Rob Schneider; TWILIGHT fan favorites Kellan Lutz and Peter Facinelli; and DOCTOR WHO’s Catherine Tate, Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill; with more guest announcements to come; at this year’s FAN EXPO.
FAN EXPO Chicago runs August 15 – 17, 2025 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. Show hours are Friday 4 – 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tickets start at $40 during the advanced pricing window through July 31, 2025, and begin at $48 from August 1 through the end of the show; 3-day passes and VIP packages also available at https://fanexpohq.com/fanexpochicago/buy-tickets/. More information and updates can be found at fanexpochicago.com.
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